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led

Definition

  • noun: a device that lights up and displays information when electricity passes through it
  • noun: a semiconductor diode that emits light when a voltage is applied to it and that is used especially in electronic devices (as for an indicator light)
  • past tense and past participle of 'lead'

Examples

  • His volunteer work in the hospital 'led' him 'to' a career in nursing. = His volunteer work in the hospital 'led' [='inspired'] him 'to become' a nurse.

  • We've been 'led to believe' that the labels on food items disclose all ingredients, but it's becoming clear that this is not the case.

  • His volunteer work in the hospital 'led to' a career in nursing. = His volunteer work in the hospital 'led to' him becoming a nurse.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Breadcrumbs. Uh-huh. It was there when I got back. A little trace of breadcrumbs. Hardback copy of Fairy Tales. Two children led into the forest by a wicked father, follow a little trail of breadcrumbs. That's Hansel and Gretel. What sort of kidnapper leaves clues? The sort that likes to boast, (..)
    2012 TvShow: Sherlock Title: The Reichenbach Fall Season: 2 Episode 3